Binghamton University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York with a selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Binghamton University admits between a quarter and half of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 39%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1420 and an ACT composite around 32. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,620 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Binghamton University?

63% of enrolled students at Binghamton University had a high school GPA of 4.0 or above, and the average was 3.88, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does Binghamton University weight in admissions?

Binghamton University reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Binghamton University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 670–760, with an EBRW midpoint near 685. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 30–32. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Binghamton University actually cost?

Published tuition is $10,567 for in-state students and $30,447 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $18,809 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $21,620 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 28% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Binghamton University

Will my child graduate from Binghamton University?

These predict outcomes at Binghamton University better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Binghamton University

The most popular undergraduate programs at Binghamton University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Biology, General, Economics and Psychology, General. Across all programs, Binghamton University confers roughly 1,971 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Biology, General program report a median income of about $68,571 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Binghamton University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Binghamton University disclosed 72 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 4.9 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 12 violent offenses and 31 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Binghamton University?

About 43% of undergraduates at Binghamton University live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Binghamton University